Mikado Bicycles — Made in Canada
by Warren McLaren, Sydney 
on 10. 8.05
All this recent talk of new hybrid cars and suchlike could lead one to believe that there were no interesting bikes out there, taking their role as the true green transport. Not so. Take just two models from the range by Mikado. We picture the 21 speed Quetzal first, simply because it's more eye-catching. Although having a steel frame, it weighs in at a respectable 19.25kg (42.35 lb) for a cycle with a semi-recumbent position. Designed for everyday riding, it has Shimano components, a Selle seat, and like the whole Mikado range is handcrafted in Canada. But of equal interest is the very classically styled 7 speed Volta city bike (pic below). It sports a power-assisted 25w motor from Sanyo. Mikado have been making such electric bikes since 1996, and reckon their models can attain about 40 km (25 mile) per charge. Observe the mudguards/fenders, just the thing to reduce the chances of arriving at work with a soggy derrière. ::Mikado
The power-assisted Volta
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I rode an earlier version of the Quetzal for a couple of years, and quite enjoyed it. It's a very relaxing bike to ride.
Where can I get a Mikado Volta bike? I am having a hard time tracking down Mikado. Have they been sold?
I just purchased a Volta cruiser from a distributer in Florida. He's selling them for half the original price, and they are the coolest bikes ever. Very retro and solidly built.
University Bikes 941-359-1515.
There's also a shop on ebay who has been selling 2 different models for the past week or so.
good luck!
How can they make these bikes so low...
I just bought a volta cruiser on ebay, however it is missing the key that works the battery. I've sent an email to the person, but he was selling it for a friend, and besides, it was new (packaging was obviously professional).
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get a key? the bottom half of the first page of the manual is misisng - I'm assuming it had the info for Mikado, if that is the manufacturer?
I also bought a bike from the guy in Sarasota Florida that was selling them for a friend, Mine came with a key, I'd be happy to provide you copies of that key if you'd like. I am having trouble charging the batery. Any advice?
Does anyone know where I can buy a power cord for the Mikado Volta bike?